Milford Sound Information

We explore what conditions might close the Milford Road in winter such as snow and ice. We also explain how common this is to happen and how you can avoid the disruption.

In this opinion article, our Guest Experience Manager Katelyn discusses the best way to see Milford Sound in New Zealand

In this guide to the Milford Road, we break down the busiest peak travel times to Milford Sound from both Te Anau and Queenstown. We include tips and tricks for avoiding these times.

Travel sickness is often common amongst travellers and the road to Milford Sound is not friendly in this regard. Learn how to avoid it.

The Queenstown to Milford Sound Drive is 288km and Google Maps will tell you four hours drive time. However is this right?

Summer is the busiest time for Milford Sound with up to 4500 people per day visiting. Often peoples expectations do not meet reality.

In this HOW TO GUIDE, we deep dive into the Milford Road, the journey you will experience to Milford Sound and the two ways to do it.

The Milford Alliance manage the safety & maintanance of the world famous and notorious Milford Road. Learn why this team is important to you

The Kea is the only alpine parrot in the world and they all reside in the South Island of NZ. This quirky, cheeky character is a must see.

Homer Tunnel is one of NZ's biggest infrastructure projects in history and something every visitor to Milford Sound by road will experience.

Driving a Campervan or Motorhome is an option to experience the Milford Road, the only route to Milford Sound. What are the Pros & Cons?

Learn about the Eglinton Valley and why you should stop here on route to Milford Sound including how you can access it, when to go and more.

Mirror Lakes is a must-do-stop on the way to Milford Sound, with beautiful scenery, rare & endangered wildlife and a photographers paradise.

We often get asked "Can I cruise Milford Sound from Te Anau?" The answer is no, but in this article we dig into how you get to a cruise.

Read a review from two of our previous guests - Russell & Frances who travelled on the Luxe Tours Milford Sound Tour in March 2024.

Our Luxe Tours Co-Owner, Toby, takes us through his favourite part of Milford Road, the journey that must be taken to access Milford Sound

The conditions of the Milford Road are very different in winter. In this article we explore Self-Driving vs taking a guided Tour.

Milford Sound in winter is very different. In this article we explore the key differences including the weather and how quiet it is.

The drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound is a beautiful one and in this article we break down how to get there, drive times and tips.

Read the history of Milford Sound in New Zealand including the first explorers, the building of the key Homer Tunnel & modern day tourism.